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MirrorE314 a-d

Double towered church facade (part a) painted bright polychrome on both sides. Central glass mirror behind the arch doorway outlined with orange. Main colour is yellow with a central design above the arch doorway consisting of flowers, and geometric patterns. Two yellow bell towers, one on each side, each having two sets of black triangular windows, with a wood bell painted black enclosed within four red pillars, and an orange dome with an orange cross (parts c and d) on top.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
wood and glass
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MirrorN2.613

Circular bronze disc with a seal imprinted in the centre of one side. One side is polished, but not reflective, while the other is rough, uneven and has several linear scores in it.

Culture
Japanese
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MirrorN2.612 a-b

Pair of circular bronze mirrors with inset glass; backs have relief patterns of phoenix, mythical animals and clouds. Purple cord and blue ribbon handles are attached to the backs of both mirrors. A paper tag with black and red printed characters on one side and handwritten characters in red pen on the reverse is attached to part a.

Culture
Japanese
Material
bronze metal, glass, fibre and dye
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MirrorN4.10

Round circular disk with central protruding knob. Knob has a hole through the centre. Back has two concentric circles of Tibetan characters in relief.

Culture
Tibetan
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Tibet
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MirrorN2.943

Thin, round mirror with a flat, rectangular handle, all cast from a single piece of bronze. The front is polished while the back features raised dots and characters in relief.

Culture
Japanese
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Japan
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MirrorN1.445

A flat circular metal mirror. TLV designs in relief on back side. Knob in centre for hanging. Green patina on both sides.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bronze metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MirrorN1.207

Flat circular metal piece. TLV mirror, representative of the universe, in black, plain boss handle in centre. Central semi-rounded knob is surrounded by a square, which is surrounded by eight smaller semi-rounded knobs. Circular design of archaic characters. Circular row of sunray-like pattern. Rim has swirl design around it. There are six concentric bands, four decorative and two inscriptional. The inner circle of inscriptions is framed in a square and lists the names of the twelve earthly branches, which correlate with the twelve intervals of the day, the twelve months, and the twelve zodiac animals. The outer inscriptional band begins with “Mr. Wang” and “new family” There are also three sets of T-, L-, and V-shaped marks. The reflective surface on the other side is now black from oxidation.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bronze metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MirrorN1.203

A flat circular lobed-edge metal piece. Four flying goddess designs in relief around the plain boss handle in centre.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bronze metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MirrorN1.315

Circular metal object with a petal-shaped edge. Floral and animal designs in relief arranged around a raised knob in the centre. Reverse side is flat and unadorned, with the exception of a yellow, circular "Antique Dealers' Association" tag that has been stamped onto the object--inscription is partly obscured by oxidization.

Culture
Chinese
Material
bronze metal
Made in
China
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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